Gujrat: The Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry GtCCI has demanded the establishment of a permanent expo center in the ‘golden triangle region’ (Gujrat–Wazirabad–Gujranwala) and a separate pavilion for Gujrat industry at the Made-in-Pakistan Cluster Expo.

The GtCCI has also launched (since Jan 6) a two months long course for the business fraternity to learn the documentation for the processing of imports and exports.

Reaffirming Gujrat’s position as a major pottery hub with around 130 manufacturing units operating in the city, the chamber leadership also sough measures for the revival of Gujrat Ceramics Institute.

A meeting was held at the GtCCI with president Ahmed Hassan Mattu in chair. Other officials and members and Regional Chief SMEDA Muhammad Javed Afzal, Chaudhry Rukhsar Ahmed (Regional Director), and representatives of the Pottery Association were also among the participants.

Also demands revival of ceramics institute

The discussions focus was on the development of Gujrat’s pottery industry, stressing the need for modern kiln technology, energy efficiency, R&D, and material testing facilities.

Participants highlighted the revival of the ceramic institute, reduced import dependence, and growing export potential of the pottery sector, while identifying key challenges including shortage of skilled ceramic engineers and lack of industrial space.

GtCCI also stressed stronger SMEDA support in financial and investment consultancy and proposed local testing facilities for the electric fan industry.

The meeting recommended establishing a permanent expo center in the `golden triangle region of central Punjab.

GtCCI President Ahmad Hassan Mattu said that to enhance the exports of Made-in-Gujrat products, the chamber had initiated a two months long course comprising at least 16 lectures.

Published in Dawn, January 10th, 2026